---
title: Chart.ApplyChartTemplate Method (PowerPoint)
keywords: vbapp10.chm684007
f1_keywords:
- vbapp10.chm684007
ms.prod: powerpoint
api_name:
- PowerPoint.Chart.ApplyChartTemplate
ms.assetid: 53d9e347-1a32-17a1-6426-38776bb87494
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Chart.ApplyChartTemplate Method (PowerPoint)

Applies a standard or custom chart type to a chart.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **ApplyChartTemplate**( **_FileName_** )

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **[Chart](chart-object-powerpoint.md)** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _FileName_|Required|**String**|The file name for a chart template.|

## Remarks

This method does not support taking constants for native or combination charts.


## See also


#### Concepts


[Chart Object](chart-object-powerpoint.md)

